Make definitive decision on death penalty

Here we go again! The never-ending cycle of the state setting an execution date and the state Supreme Court postponing it. This inmate has been incarcerated since 1985 and 11 more are in the pipeline. So we can expect that the process will be repeated for additional inmates and continuing for many more years to come. This needs to stop.

I am not arguing for or against state executions; I am asking for the courts to make a definitive decision on the legality of capital punishment and put an end to these disturbing, expensive and unnecessary charades that make a mockery of our judicial system. Please do it now and stop bankrupting the state with farcical legal proceedings.

Gus Tomlinson

Nashville 37215

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Make definitive decision on death penalty

Here we go again! The never-ending cycle of the state setting an execution date and the state Supreme Court postponing it.